by Scott Allen | Mar 16, 2015 | Family Law, Separation Agreements
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 “Fair” is a difficult word in family law cases. There is little fair about the loss of a marriage and family. Therefore, “fair” is a word I try to avoid. Instead of the word “fair” I usually...
by Scott Allen | Mar 13, 2015 | Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 North Carolina law provides that violation of a court order is punishable by the contempt powers of the court. What is contempt of court? How is it used in child custody cases? First a few general observations. A separation...
by Scott Allen | Mar 19, 2014 | Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 Be careful what you put on the internet. Your spouse, your boss, or your spouse’s lawyer might see it and might use it against you. First some background. I have been doing this long enough to remember the pre-internet days....
by Scott Allen | Mar 12, 2014 | Divorce, Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 The marital residence is frequently the largest (no pun intended) marital asset. The marital home presents various issues: (1) what happens to the equity? (2) who gets it? (3) what if the mortgage is in both names? While this...
by Scott Allen | Apr 10, 2013 | Family Law
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” ― Abraham Lincoln “Someone’s sitting in the shade today...
